Monthly Archives: July 2017

“Summer Solstice Rag”

Posted on July 23, 2017 by sixstrstories

(To see more Guitar TAB transcriptions, click on Guitar Music in the Categories list!) Since late last Spring, I’ve been reading a fine new book: Early Blues: The First Stars of Blues Guitar by Jas Obrecht. This 2015 publication from the University … Continue reading →

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The Past Five Historic Days In Music

Posted on July 8, 2017 by sixstrstories

Day One. John Smith Hurt was born in Teoc, Mississippi, on July 3, 1893. He grew up to be the singer, finger-style guitarist, recording artist and performer know around the world as Mississippi John Hurt. Here is a recording that … Continue reading →

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